# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, LA

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN21LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA298.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2021 · N9038N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA166.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N3548J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA192.md): Cessna T206H · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N80TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA250.md): Grumman American Avn. G 164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N8761H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA089.md): Piper PA24-260 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N9097P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.
- [NTSB FTW04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA086.md): Lake LA4-270T · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N193TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant water landing with the landing gear extended. Contributing factors were the sunglare and the pilot's failure to verify the position of the flaps and landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N8108V · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.
- [NTSB FTW01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA035.md): Piper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N8825P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW94FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA241.md): Schweizer G-164B · Foules, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW89FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA089.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 · New Iberia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N90619 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper climb immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was excessive manifold pressure indications for the left engine. The pilot's diverted attention in dealing with that condition most probably resulted in the…
- [NTSB FTW83FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA252.md): Piper PA-60 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N52AC · Destroyed
  > Witnesses reported that when the acft was stabilized on final apch, it pitched up slightly & yawed, then rolled left to an inverted attitude & crashed in a canal. Several witnesses stated that the left prop was windmilling. One stated the left prop had…
- [NTSB FTW81FRD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRD45.md): Piper PA-32R · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1981 · N8108V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ40.md): Piper PA-23 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1980 · N62730 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRD04.md): Piper PA-24 · Donaldsonville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1974 · N8573P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FRD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRD17.md): Piper PA-24 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1973 · N8348P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD27.md): Cessna 185D · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1970 · N1512F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0010.md): Piper PA-23 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1968 · N6033Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0360.md): Dehavilland 1142X · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1966 · N782R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0314.md): Piper PA-23 · Eunice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1966 · N6209Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0517.md): Cessna 185D · Bayou Sale, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1966 · N1512F · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41533&state=LA

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